[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 83 (Monday, June 27, 1994)]
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                  A TRIBUTE TO COMDR. JEFFREY FERGUSON

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                          HON. LESLIE L. BYRNE

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 27, 1994

  Mrs. BYRNE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today before my colleagues in the 
U.S. House of Representatives to pay tribute to an outstanding 
American, Comdr. Jeffrey Ferguson. On July 10, 1994, Commander Ferguson 
will retire from the United States Navy after 24 years of dedicated 
service.
  During more than 12 years of active service and 12 years of reserve 
duty, Commander Ferguson earned impressive decorations for his service, 
including the Navy Achievement Medal and two Navy Commendation Medals. 
From his commission on July 11, 1970, from the Naval Reserve Officers 
Training Corps at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, to his service as 
Assistant Chief of Staff to Battle Group 106, Commander Ferguson served 
his country with honor and selfless dedication. His career exemplifies 
the unwavering commitment of our American military personnel around the 
world.
  Commander Ferguson began his seafaring career in 1971 as an 
Electrical Division Officer on the USS Benjamin Franklin, where he 
helped conduct missile tests and strategic deterrent patrols. Commander 
Ferguson then moved to the USS Pargo, where he was awarded the Navy 
Achievement Medal and the Navy Commendation Medal. After conducting 
WESTLANT operations, the ship was awarded the Navy Unit Commendation.
  Commander Ferguson earned a second Navy Commendation Medal for his 
performance on the USS Queenfish as Operations Officer and Navigator. 
In 1980, he was promoted to Lieutenant Commander and became Assistant 
Material Officer for the Commander Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet. 
After resigning from active duty in October 1982, Commander Ferguson 
was assigned to COMSUBLANT Detachment 106, which was awarded the 
Meritorious Unit Commendation. With his numerous awards and 
decorations, Jeffrey Ferguson was promoted to Commander and completed 
his admirable career in the Naval Reserves in both Washington, DC and 
Norfolk, VA.
  Mr. Speaker, it is indeed an honor and a pleasure for me to rise 
today to pay tribute to an outstanding military officer, Comdr. Jeffrey 
Ferguson. All Americans owe him a large debt of gratitude for his 
unselfish dedication to his Nation and to its color. I join his family, 
friends, and shipmates in saluting this extraordinary officer and his 
distinguished career.

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